M1.9 Depth: 10.3 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 12 km NW of Tetlin, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-12 01:59:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 12 km NW of Tetlin, Alaska (United States) on October 12, 2025 at 01:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 218 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

10.3 km

UTC time

2025-10-12 01:59:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

63.21440, -142.70290

Temperature

-2.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10.3 km

10.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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